Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT combines my love of the sea with a perfect family adventure, topped with a large splash of nostalgia.
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An October Trip for Pumpkins
This month’s backyard road trip will take us for an October trip for pumpkins in Connecticut and eastern Massachusetts.
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Getaway Dates
From nature walks to museums, these getaway dates in MA, CT and one in VT make the perfect one day getaway.
Holmberg Orchards
Holmberg Orchards is known as one-stop-shopping for all things apple, but the retail shop and bakery are open all year round.
Tour of Southern New England Lighthouses
Our tour of southern New England lighthouses ranges from coastal Connecticut, through Rhode Island, culminating in Massachusetts. From iconic, picture postcard-worthy lights such as Stonington Lighthouse, Nobska, and Chatham Lights, to lesser-known beacons including the Three Sisters, New London Light, and Ned’s Point, we’re focusing on some of the region’s finest. Since whole books are
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Favorite Connecticut Parks and Preserves
From sandy beaches to serene hillsides, and deep woods to manicured landscapes, here are ten of our favorite Connecticut parks and preserves.
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Lowthorpe Meadow
Lowthorpe Meadow in Norwich, CT is a gem of a park left by its benefactors to be forever wild is a perfect walk for solitude and exploration.
Most Visited Backyard Road Trips
Whether around the block or farther afield, these are some of the most visited backyard road trips that my family and I keep going back to.
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February Vacation Plans
Backyard Road Trips is here with the top family-friendly activities for your February vacation plans from far road trips to staycation ideas.
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An Afternoon in Hanover
This afternoon in Hanover, Massachusetts features excellent sushi, a scenic car ride and games at an amusement center.
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